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24 May 2014

Belarus invites Tajikistan to set up joint assembly plants 　

MINSK, 24 May (BelTA) – Belarus has invited Tajikistan to establish joint assembly plants and to use leasing schemes to supply products. The statement was made by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at an extended meeting with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon in Minsk on 24 May, BelTA has learnt.

Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that these days economy is the locomotive of integration. In this connection, the Belarusian head of state voiced his concern over the decline in the bilateral trade in the past two years. The parties agreed that the intergovernmental commission should do its utmost to restore and even surpass the former level of trade. According to the Belarusian leader, the countries should ensure efficient implementation of the interstate economic cooperation program set to run until 2020.

Alexander Lukashenko noted that Belarus can supply products to Tajikistan using leasing schemes and subsidized loans, including loans provided by Tajikistani banks. The Belarusian President noted that the promotion of the agricultural sector and technological upgrade are top on the agenda in Tajikistan. Therefore, one of Tajikistan’s objectives is purchasing new machines and setting up maintenance centers.

Alexander Lukashenko

Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that Belarus is ready to meet Tajikistan’s demand for machines in full and provide a comprehensive maintenances service for these machines. The Belarusian leader suggested establishing a network of machine-and-tractor stations and joint ventures to assemble agricultural machines. “I believe these forms of cooperation will be of interest to your farmers,” the Belarusian leader said.

Besides, Belarus is ready to sign a license agreement on the use of technologies, know-how and technical documents, and to grant the right to use “Belarus” trademark. Additionally, Belarus is ready to train Tajikistani specialists who will work at the joint ventures and to send Belarusian specialists to Tajikistan to share expertise and knowledge.

The Belarusian President believes that production of attachments and trailers in Tajikistan is a promising cooperation avenue. On its part, Belarus would like to import high-quality cotton and yarn directly from Tajikistan and is ready to consider supplies of farm produce and aluminum.

Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon

According to the Belarusian leader, the interests of regions in establishing direct contacts will greatly facilitate the bilateral cooperation. Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that the signing of new documents will make the bilateral contacts more systemic.

The Belarusian head of state emphasized the need to establish ties between economic operators and to make the most of the potential of chambers of commerce and industry and other business organizations.

Alexander Lukashenko deems it necessary to step up cooperation in the humanitarian field, education and culture. The Belarusian President suggested resuming the tradition of arranging the Days of Culture and said that Belarus is ready to hold the Days of Culture in Tajikistan in 2015.

Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that since Tajikistan became an independent country, it has turned into a reliable partner of Belarus in the strategically important region of Central Asia. “We successfully interact within the framework of international organizations, like the CIS and the CSTO and we are interested in deepening cooperation in various fields, including politics, trade, economy, defense industry, and humanitarian field,” the Belarusian leader said.

The Belarusian President is confident that the ongoing visit of his Tajikistani counterpart to Belarus will give a boost to the bilateral cooperation and flesh it out.

Addressing the Belarusian delegation, Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that Emomali Rahmon has been his personal friend for many years, and the people of Tajikistan have never caused any problems for Belarusians. Alexander Lukashenko asked the Belarusian delegation to do their best for Tajikistan if the President of Tajikistan asks for it.



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